Restaurant & Weinhaus Stachel in Würzburg

I followed the recommendations of other reviewers and made a reservation. Reservations are definitely advisable, especially on weekends. We had a table on a mezzanine in the courtyard. The courtyard is very cozy and offers guests a chance to escape the noise of the city. For my starter, I chose a very tasty potato soup, which had a consistency almost like mashed potatoes. The main course, the Stachel Pfännle (a local specialty), was followed by an equally delicious crème brûlée with fresh strawberries and raspberries for dessert. As the name suggests, a very extensive wine list was also available. A word about the service: Waitstaff are generally not very well paid for the physically demanding work. That makes it all the more impressive when the service is attentive, quick, and as exceptionally friendly as it was at Restaurant Stachel. Of course, one can expect top-notch service at a restaurant in this price range, but I still wanted to commend them. If I ever find myself in Würzburg again, I hope there will be a free table there.

All show and no substance! We were barely inside before they practically chased us out! Very unfriendly.

A historic house with a charming, rustic atmosphere. The service is exceptionally good and attentive. The food was delicious and the portions were perfectly generous. The wine recommendation for the duck was perfect.

The Franconian wedding meal was very well prepared and absolutely delicious. Just like the duck. Great wine, excellent service, and a truly pleasant atmosphere.

There were four of us for dinner. The table in the side room under the cross-vaulted ceiling was fantastic. The reservation and arrival were very promising. The waiter was very friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately, we had no luck with the server. We didn't feel welcome, and the final straw came when my colleague asked what the surprise from the kitchen was with the chocolate brownie. He absolutely refused cream or anything with lemon. His request for a scoop of vanilla ice cream was met with the comment, "This isn't a request show!" We were speechless. Someone clearly doesn't understand what service in the restaurant industry is all about… All in all, we'll give Stachel a second chance, but we're somewhat ambivalent due to the higher prices and the poor service. The trout, duck, and grilled dishes were decent in terms of taste. You simply expect more.

We celebrated our civil wedding at the Weinhaus Stachel, and everything was absolutely perfect. A mulled wine reception was organized in the beautiful courtyard, the food was delicious, and the service was outstanding. The dishes arrived simultaneously, the staff were very attentive to the children, and all the guests were delighted.

We just had dinner. The cod was way overcooked and the portion size was very small compared to the other dishes. The price-quality ratio is poor and far too high. I've been a chef for 37 years, and the quality of the cuisine needs to improve. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant for the food. The ambiance and service are certainly excellent. We had two glasses of wine, one 0.5-liter bottle of water, and two main courses and were charged €80. That's too much for a Viennese and cod. Tables were also simply set with only paper napkins. In short, unfortunately, we won't be back.

Had a fabulous traditional, German meal here last night. Service was impeccable, the food was beautiful and the restaurant itself was lovely. My wife is coeliac and they had a separate Gluten-free menu (in German only - but you can get the English translation from the main menu) that where they can adapt the meals. This place is old - originally built in the 1400’s. It’s also just a short walk from the Christmas market. Also some alcohol- free Weissbier and Pils on the menu, which were great. My wife had a delicious red Cabernet Dorsa trocken. Highly recommended if you want to explore traditional Frankonian dishes. Quite reasonable too.

Great authentic German restaurant. The restaurant staff were very polite and accommodated our lack of German. Food, atmosphere and service were all excellent. Very reasonably priced also. Highly recommend

A lovely restaurant in a historic building. Well worth a visit. We had a very good meal there, and they also have a good Franconian wine.

We've eaten here several times. The food is quite decent. Unfortunately, the way service and friendliness towards guests is practiced has become abysmal, which has led us to stop eating here.

One of the oldest buildings in Würzburg

An absolutely outstanding experience at Restaurant & Weinhaus Stachel in Würzburg! From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by a warm, inviting atmosphere that immediately sets the mood for a delightful evening. The service was excellent from beginning to end – attentive, friendly, and always with a smile. You can tell right away that genuine hospitality is truly practiced here. The food was another highlight: incredibly delicious, fresh, and served very quickly. The side salad was crisp and perfectly seasoned. I was particularly impressed by the Stachel pan-fried dish – rich, aromatic, and superbly prepared. It was accompanied by a mulled wine spritzer, which not only tasted exceptionally good but also perfectly complemented the cozy atmosphere. Overall, the visit was a pleasure on every level. From the service and the quality of the food to the warm and welcoming way guests are treated – everything was just right. I can wholeheartedly recommend it and am already looking forward to my next visit to Stachel. A true Würzburg gem!

The service was very poor. We were outraged that we weren't allowed to take dessert with us. The food was mediocre at best. The only positive aspect was the ambiance of the hall.

The food was absolutely delicious, the white wine soup was phenomenal, the service was friendly, prices were a bit high.

The drinks and service were excellent (the mulled wine spritzer was a great idea). And we were absolutely thrilled with the food!

Today was our first time at this restaurant. I had spontaneously made a reservation online for four people earlier that day. When I realized we would be a little late, I called. The person on the other end of the line was very unfriendly. Upon arrival at the restaurant, we weren't greeted. The waitress who served us didn't seem to know the basics. She forgot several things and mixed up several dishes. It felt like we weren't welcome. The waitress kept checking her watch, as if we were supposed to hurry up. Even during the meal, we were interrupted several times. All in all, the food was okay. It was nicely presented, but nothing I haven't had better elsewhere. Except for the chocolate mousse at the end, which was truly incredible. I know that restaurants have trouble finding suitable service staff. However, I think it's important that they perhaps train their staff better on certain etiquette rules, etc. ... We would come back for the atmosphere, but not necessarily for the food and not at all for the service.

Delicious food, amazing atmosphere, all the staff very friendly and attentive... Simply top-notch! 👌

We had a very good meal; everything tasted great, was piping hot, and the service was friendly and attentive. I'm deducting one star because, given the price range, I would have expected more information about the ingredients used (where did the meat come from?). Organic options would also be fantastic!

Duck and wine were sensational 😊

I had a very pleasant and cozy evening at Stachel. The Franconian Sauerbraten was excellent. I was traveling alone on business and sat in a very quaint little nook. Many thanks to the team!

The food was delicious, the location beautiful, but the service was truly inconsistent: the waitress (perhaps new?!) barely understood us, and she couldn't answer our (simple) questions, such as what the vegan daily special mentioned on the menu was, or which wine was from the region. This caused some unrest at the table. The consommé we ordered was good, but not served hot. Hmm, the supposedly vegan dish, dumplings with edible mushrooms, was almost certainly made with egg and cream, so it wasn't vegan. But we were really annoyed when it came time to pay. With the soup (small, €9) and salad, I asked for some bread. What I received were three slices of standard, pre-baked baguette. We were charged extra for that. Ugh, that's quite cheeky. They should have mentioned it when we ordered. I've never heard of having to pay extra for bread with soup and salad. My polite inquiry before leaving was not adequately addressed: "There's nothing I can do, we have to process it that way, blah blah blah." So we went home feeling quite dissatisfied and wouldn't come back... Conclusion: the biggest problem lies in the service; better product training is recommended.

The food and atmosphere were good, but the service was very unfriendly. We felt uncomfortable right from the start and were rushed to pay.

The historic wine house, dating back to the 12th century, is worth a visit in itself; the food is excellent, but the overall experience is truly special. It's not the cheapest restaurant, but the ambiance, service, and food more than make up for it.

We find it difficult to understand the overwhelmingly positive response to this restaurant, as our visit was unfortunately unsatisfactory. The beef fillet tartare, in our opinion, was not refined with a "homemade tartare sauce," but rather heavily seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, making it a disappointing taste. We found the roast rump steak with onions (hardly medium-rare anymore, by the way) to be tough and distinctly bland. The fried potatoes were also soft, lukewarm, and not crispy. The Wiener schnitzel was okay, but some of the potatoes in the potato salad had more bite than we would have liked. A serious service error occurred when the server accidentally mixed different wines when refilling our glass – despite our clear and timely warning that the wrong wine was being used. While they apologized, they declined to replace the glass with a new glass of "pure" wine or to adjust the price. We decided not to complain about the food because we didn't expect the replacement dishes to be more satisfying to our taste. Overall, very disappointing.

Wonderful food, cozy atmosphere and very attentive staff!

Updated post… We visited on Saturday evening – unfortunately, it was disappointing compared to previous visits. Our table was in the middle of the room, and the service seemed rushed and unattentive. When we asked about the preparation of a dish, we were met with a simple "Well, how else is it supposed to be prepared?" – charming is a different story. You felt more lectured than welcomed. Overall, you had the feeling you were supposed to leave quickly because the table was already being set for the next reservation. It's a shame – we would have liked to have ordered another glass of wine or another glass with the meal. You could have easily ripped us off more if you weren't so fixated on your table turns. My son's spaetzle were unfortunately overcooked and watery. Apparently, there was no espresso available – even though espressos were served in the next room. This also made dessert (a planned affogato) unnecessary. The steak tartare was rather small for the price, but tasted good. The main courses were really excellent overall—it's just a shame that the overall experience couldn't keep up with the cuisine this time.

Very good restaurant with local cuisine.

Be sure to make a reservation on weekends! A very varied menu and friendly staff. A good selection of vegetarian dishes.

Fantastic food, great team, great atmosphere. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Great location, fantastic atmosphere. Delicious roast, you don't need anything more.

Great atmosphere. Cozy and elegant.

Highly recommended. Great service, great food, fantastic ambiance, perfect wine selection, and even our large dog was allowed. It was a perfect evening, and we 100% recommend you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Very friendly staff, lovely ambiance. The food has a great selection and tastes simply outstanding. They even have a special menu for unbearable dishes. We'll be back.

Great food with service that was a bit overwhelmed by allergies.

We had a wonderful evening with friends, the food and service were very good.

First of all, a great restaurant with a very nice ambiance. Unfortunately, we had bad luck all around yesterday. Of the four meals, three were a disappointment. We had three "Spitzen-Pfälzer" (sirloin steaks), and the loin was extremely tough, overcooked, and dry on all plates because it was pre-cooked and then briefly pan-fried again to heat it up. As a result, it was completely dry... After a complaint, four loins were returned, but the pan-fried loins remained with the guest. After about seven minutes, three more loins were served instead of four, and only one small loin was perfect, while the others were raw in the middle... After another complaint, the fourth loin arrived, and we had already finished our meal, and it was also raw in the middle... Sorry, that's unacceptable. Any housewife could do better, and we were very disappointed with the food. And consider the high price range! The restaurant manager tried hard and brought dessert, but we had to pay the full price for all four meals. In a restaurant like Stachel, I expect at least a discount or another invitation to convince you that you can do better!

The Stachel impresses not only with its unique ambience, but also with its excellent food, outstanding service and varied menu.

An absolutely fantastic restaurant with top-notch service. The food is delicious. We felt very comfortable.

Excellent service (5⭐️) and exceptionally generous portions! The menu is clearly structured and offers a diverse selection, including plenty for vegans and vegetarians. I particularly liked the cozy, rustic interior, which immediately creates a welcoming atmosphere. The quality of the food was consistently very good, even if the dumplings didn't quite suit my taste. Overall, though, it was a thoroughly positive experience that I would happily recommend!

First of all, I highly recommend everyone to reserve a table. The small effort is worth it, though. From the welcome to the dessert, you'll be pampered. The small menu offers more than enough local dishes, and the daily specials offer even more variety. Everything was perfect, from the starter soup to the main course and dessert, which was also a "little" highlight. I wish every good restaurant had a "mini portion of dessert with espresso" in case you're out of things to eat. It was, of course, significantly smaller than the regular portion, but just perfect when you're already full. For us, the best restaurant in Würzburg

How beautiful it is here! Good food, beautifully presented, served by a nimble waitress who doesn't forget that she's serving the customer. A wine list featuring excellent Franconian wines (and where you'll even receive such spontaneous praise from the waiter for your own choice that it's not fake). No, it's a delight to go here and dine. A cheese platter, whose cheeses aren't freshly cold from the fridge, with a fine dessert wine (Wygwam!) rounds off the visit. It's est est!

Great ambiance, attentive service, delicious food. Absolutely reasonable value for money. Reserving a table is recommended.

Rustic wine bar in Würzburg. Always busy. Reservations are essential. Otherwise, very attentive staff and typical Franconian cuisine. We'll be back.

The food is truly delicious, and the service is a mix of relaxed and professional, just the way we like it. The atmosphere is appropriate for such an old, traditional establishment, although a little more distance between other tables would have been nice.

We were there for the surprise menu; the atmosphere was great, the service was very attentive. We booked the menu with wine pairing. Highly recommended. Creative, unusual, and quite generous in portions. We were pleasantly surprised. Highly recommended.

Very good food and service, excellent wine selection.

Good food, but a bad manager. She's very unfriendly and arrogant. She behaves this way in the restaurant and on the phone, too. The other staff are very nice.

Excellent food, regional and delicious. A very nice and cozy courtyard. Delicious wines. Reservations are essential, otherwise you won't get a table. It's not exactly cheap, but it's definitely worth it.

A superb atmosphere 👍 attentive service and excellent food. Thank you so much for the lovely evening.

Super cozy, beautiful garden, and fantastic food! The ravioli was delicious, as was the potato salad!

A very nice restaurant that leaves nothing to be desired. The service was excellent and the food delicious. It's particularly worth mentioning that there's a special menu for those with food intolerances. We can wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant.

A particularly traditional restaurant in a central yet quiet location in downtown Würzburg with a wonderful courtyard. After a disappointing experience the previous evening (despite an outdoor reservation, they only served indoors), the following evening's outdoor ambiance made up for it. Without a reservation, we were still lucky enough to get a table after a bit of a wait. The very attentive service offered us a complimentary sparkling wine while we waited. The selection of dishes was very good, regional, fresh, and of impeccable quality. A very harmonious and extensive wine selection rounded out the offerings. We were very satisfied with our visit. Reservations are highly recommended and important to note: all guests are either indoors or outdoors. Be sure to take this into account when making a reservation and check with the restaurant regarding fluctuating weather, and call the restaurant to be on the safe side.

One of the best restaurants I went to in Germany! Fine and delicate cuisine, great wines, and lovely terrace in the courtyard. I highly recommend the trout!

Five stars aren't enough. Everything was excellent! The menu expertly blends tradition with a touch of modernity. Thanks to all the staff, we had a wonderful time!

We managed to book...despite the difficulty...there was no room...thanks to the kindness of one of the staff. Very expensive place...German specialties...which were worth trying...

Great service, delicious food and the backyard is beautiful 🤩

Always book your table online well in advance via Open Table; it's quick and easy. Small, cozy restaurant. Beautiful, cool courtyard, neat, tables neatly set, very clean restrooms, friendly, polite staff who do everything they can to make you feel welcome. Quality of meat products: very good. Wine: ++

Very good food in a lovely setting. The staff is attentive and friendly. The prices are high, but reasonable.

Very poor service from our female waitress. Had to pay 5 euros extra to get potatoes for the tartare instead of bread because of gluten. A tartare for 32+5 euros is a rip-off, especially when they lie in the menu that it is hand-cut. They must have run it with a hand blender or a blender, because it is a puree. And who would even think of serving sambal olek with a steak tartare and writing in the menu that the tartare sauce is homemade. We also had the schnitzel and it was absolutely no better here than anywhere else where it costs 20 euros instead of 32. My best tip is to go somewhere else where the price in relation to the ingredients and preparation is more reasonable.

"We had a wonderful evening at Weinhaus Stachel! The historic atmosphere is unique, the food simply delicious, and the wine selection perfectly matched. The service was warm and attentive – you immediately feel welcome. We'll definitely be back!"

The food was truly delicious, but unfortunately, the service was extremely poor. We arrived five minutes before our reservation, but our table wasn't available yet, and we were sent back out onto the street (it was pouring with rain). When we returned five minutes later, wet, our table was free, but incompletely set. No glasses, no cutlery, which the waiter didn't notice. It's also difficult to make yourself noticed when people are stubbornly looking straight ahead or at the floor. We ended up fetching glasses and cutlery from the empty table next to us. Unfortunately, throughout the entire evening, reordered drinks were repeatedly forgotten or incorrect ones brought. The main course was served while we were still eating the appetizer and then simply placed on the table with it. Both plates were then cleared away 20 minutes after we had finished our meals. The ambiance in the dining room was okay, but unfortunately, we couldn't sit in the courtyard due to the weather. I wouldn't come back.

The place is very cozy and has a lot of wine options. I ordered a hand cut beef tartar with home made tartar sauce for 31 euro. However, it was nothing more then fine minced meat and sambal olek. In Sweden this would be a 9 euro dish. When I asked the waiter about what was on the plate, she lied directly to my face. I have eaten over 100 beef tartar, so I know. So utterly disappointed by this place. Choose something else when in wurzburg.

A beautiful, old restaurant with traditional cuisine, good service and very, very tasty food.

Highly recommended. A cozy restaurant with delicious food. The sauerbraten was a poem.

Mmmm… Mmmm… What a place! 😍 Restaurant Zum Stachel is a true gem – enchanting from the moment you see the charming building with its flowers in the windows, to the last bite of the delicious food. The interior exudes atmosphere and history, and the service is truly fantastic – friendly, helpful, and passionate about what they do. And the food? A true feast for the taste buds! Every dish was meticulously prepared, fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. You can taste the love they put into their cooking 💛 It was so good that you'd want to come back every day. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic ambiance and something special to eat. ✨

We had ordered the menu of our choice and also indicated a food intolerance. Accordingly, we were completely clueless about what to expect. It was: a quaint spot in a niche, a great meal, with everything catered to the intolerance, good wine, and, last but not least, very attentive service, who clearly enjoyed not revealing what we would be eating too early. An all-around wonderful evening – many thanks to the Stachel team!

A constant in Würzburg gastronomy. Delicious Franconian dishes, very nice service and a great wine list!

I just like it like this, the food is delicious, the service is super friendly and also this beautiful courtyard, it is fantastic

A truly wonderful historic inn where the food, drinks, and service leave nothing to be desired. A fantastic wine selection!

The food and service are a dream

A little expensive but worth every penny.

Sensationally great. Success means doing ordinary things exceptionally well. Thank you for the great evening.

Really, really good. Top service, top food, and extremely child-friendly! I've rarely seen such professional service! Highly recommended.

Great ambience in the courtyard, delicious food - we were only not entirely satisfied with the price-performance ratio of a salad with chanterelles for €30.

Delicious Franconian food, for us from NRW, but also other things.... very nice staff

Three different prices. Online menu, the handed-out menu, and the deductions. Difference of €4.50. Overpriced side salad that was tiny.

We had a truly lovely evening at the restaurant. Especially in summer, the courtyard is a lovely place to sit, almost reminiscent of an Italian vacation. The food was delicious and reasonably priced for the upscale setting. There's also a fantastic wine selection.

Very delicious food and a quaint restaurant decor. Unfortunately, the service could be improved; if you don't order a more expensive wine, you feel more or less ignored. The selection of non-alcoholic drinks is also very standard, which isn't necessary these days.

Leider eine große Enttäuschung! Ich hatte Wienerschnitzel mit lauwarmen Kartoffelsalat für 31€! Das Schnitzel hauchdünn frittiert und der Kartoffelsalat war furchtbar!!dicke, nicht ganz durchgekochte Kartoffeln und völlig geschmacklos ☹️

The ambiance needs no further words. Located in the back courtyard, it exudes Italian charm. The service is very courteous and attentive. You get what you pay for. The food: I was initially skeptical because of the slightly (not excessively) higher prices. But my skepticism quickly vanished after the first bites! Every euro was well spent! Great. Keep it up!

The numerous excellent reviews are justified. The food is delicious, and the dishes are attractively presented. We had a very relaxed seating in the courtyard. The staff is attentive and friendly.

Excellent, relaxed atmosphere and courteous service. I recommend without hesitation!!!!

One of the best Franconian restaurants in Würzburg

Highly recommended. Historic courtyard. 👍 Reservations recommended.

We had a lovely evening! Of course, you come here for the ambiance and the wine, but the service was also truly outstanding: friendly and accommodating, yet very natural and unpretentious. Great! The wine lived up to its reputation. The food was okay, could have been better, but that's simply not why you come here. The Stachel restaurant is on the higher end of the price range, but the bottom line is, it's worth it. Important: You absolutely have to make a reservation for the evening, even during the week, otherwise you'll have no chance. We managed to get a table for three when we called at lunchtime. However, the place was fully booked and had to turn away several guests who hadn't reserved.

Most disappointing meal in Franconia. Ordered the special wedding veal, which was overcooked, dry, and barely lukewarm. Was able to substitute a potato dumpling for the noodles, which I appreciated. Do try the gray burgundy. Due to rain, I arrived a bit early for my reserved table and even tho they were not busy at that time hostess was a bit prickly. Leaving I asked for a taxi. Didn't come. Went back in, asked for one again which arrived. Their system of having multiple servers taking order delivering food etc not good. Courtyard for outside dining looks phenomenal.

The food was good. Rustic and fresh. We had the menu of the day, with white asparagus - really delicious. Service was a bit hectic and cafeteria-like.

If you're looking for typical fare, this is the place for you. A small, fine menu, but the prices are indeed high.

Friendly and attentive service! Great quality! We'll be back!

If you're looking for something special, Stachel is the place to be! A small but refined menu, an extensive wine list, and outstanding service. Germany's oldest wine house is still tailored to today's guests' needs, not the other way around. Of course, that comes at a price.

A cozy restaurant with friendly, attentive staff. The food is good and plentiful. Prices are on the upscale side. Children up to 12 years old have a special menu with reasonable prices.

Amazing food and service, a must visit for all!

Non avevo prenotato, la signorina, molto gentile, ci ha trovato un tavolo, preavvisandomi, correttamente, che avremmo dovuto liberarlo entro un'ora. Cibo veramente buono, per tre volte ci hanno chiesto se andava tutto bene e se avevamo bisogno di qualcosa

Visiting this restaurant is a must. I can highly recommend it.

Super delicious food, great service with great recommendations. A very nice and cozy restaurant. Happy to come back 😊

Eigentlich alles in Ordnung. Aber sehr geschäftsmäßig, nichts besonderes weder bezüglich Bediening, Ambiente oder Kulinarik. Da waren unsere Erwartungen wohl zu hoch. Da haben wir schon bessere Locations erlebt.

Very nice restaurant, great food, very, very good service

The Spike restaurant really has charm with its historic ambience and cozy courtyard. The service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. I particularly liked the regional offerings - the Franconian specialties were freshly prepared and tasted convincing. My personal highlight was the Schäufele (not in my photo), nice and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The wine selection also goes perfectly with the food (try Riesling! ♥️🍷). A harmonious place for a relaxed evening with good food.

Very tasty food, great service and a beautiful restaurant. Plus delicious wines and a nice ambience.